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Jul 9, 2009
07/09
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The Fleischer Studio produced the first films of Superman, in a cartoon series that ran from 1941 - 1943. A new DVD collection of the series, MAX FLEISCHER'S SUPERMAN 1941 - 1942 was released on April 7, 2009. The cartoons in the series were: SUPERMAN, the pilot cartoon, released September 26, 1941, running time 10:22. This cartoon earned the last Academy Award nomination for Fleischer Studios and lost to Disney's LEND A PAW, starring Pluto. After a brief origin portraying the last survivor of...
Topics: Comic Books, Superman, Comic Book Podcast, Superman Podcast
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Jul 9, 2009
07/09
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The Fleischer Studio produced the first films of Superman, in a cartoon series that ran from 1941 - 1943. A new DVD collection of the series, MAX FLEISCHER'S SUPERMAN 1941 - 1942 was released on April 7, 2009. The cartoons in the series were: SUPERMAN, the pilot cartoon, released September 26, 1941, running time 10:22. This cartoon earned the last Academy Award nomination for Fleischer Studios and lost to Disney's LEND A PAW, starring Pluto. After a brief origin portraying the last survivor of...
Topics: Comic Books, Superman, Comic Book Podcast, Superman Podcast
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Jul 9, 2009
07/09
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The Fleischer Studio produced the first films of Superman, in a cartoon series that ran from 1941 - 1943. A new DVD collection of the series, MAX FLEISCHER'S SUPERMAN 1941 - 1942 was released on April 7, 2009. The cartoons in the series were: SUPERMAN, the pilot cartoon, released September 26, 1941, running time 10:22. This cartoon earned the last Academy Award nomination for Fleischer Studios and lost to Disney's LEND A PAW, starring Pluto. After a brief origin portraying the last survivor of...
Topics: Comic Books, Superman, Comic Book Podcast, Superman Podcast
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Sep 1, 2017
09/17
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Billy Hogan
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This is the latest promo for the Superman Fan Podcast. Fellow podcasters, feel free to download and use this promo in your podcasts. Thanks for sharing!
Topics: Superman, Superman Podcast, Silver Age Superman, Superman Fan Podcast, Promo
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May 21, 2016
05/16
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This is a new, updated promo for the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST! If you are a fellow podcaster who plays promos for other podcasts, feel free to download this promo to play on your podcast. Send me an email at supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com and I'll be glad to return the favor! The home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com . Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com . You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST Group or Page on facebook, and follow the...
Topics: Superman, Superman Podcast, Superman Fan Podcast, Silver Age Superman, Promo
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Sep 13, 2018
09/18
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Comic Books, Comic Book Podcast, Superman, Supergirl, Superman Podcast, Superman Fan Podcast, Silver Age Superman, Action Comics,
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Action Comics 325, June 1965! ACTION COMICS 325, June 1965, was published on April 29, 1965. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan, inked by George Klein and lettered by Ira Schnapp. It featured the issue's first story, which starred Superman. - (7:47) MY PULL LIST segment, where I review the comic books that were cover dated October 2018, released in August 2018, that I received from Discount Comic Book...
Topics: Comic Books, Comic Book Podcast, Superman, Supergirl, Superman Podcast, Superman Fan Podcast,...
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Apr 13, 2018
04/18
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Comic Books, Comic Book Podcast, Superman, Superman Podcast, Superman Fan Podcast, Silver Age Superman, Jimmy Olsen,
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Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen 81, December 1964! SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 81, December 1964, was published on October 8, 1964. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. The editor was Mort Weisinger, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan, inked by George Klein and lettered by Ira Schnapp. It featured the issue's second of three eight page stories. - (3:06) THE RANSOM OF SUPERMAN, written by Jerry Siegel, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. This was the 50th silver age...
Topics: Comic Books, Comic Book Podcast, Superman, Superman Podcast, Superman Fan Podcast, Silver Age...
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Mar 25, 2014
03/14
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Billy Hogan
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No, you haven't missed an episode. Preparing to cover seven stories in SUPERMAN ANNUAL 6 took longer than expected, and home life used up some more spare time, so we will jump back through the time barrier after my MegaCon coverage and finish up the Superman titles cover dated January 1963, and resume our regular schedule through the time barrier. In this episode, I highlight the convention guests and panels I plan on seeing, including those I had to miss on Friday because my car was in the...
Topics: Comic Books, Comic Book Podcast, Superman, Superman Podcast, Superman Fan Podcast, Silver Age...
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Mar 14, 2013
03/13
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Billy Hogan
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This week I'm taking my annual break from our journey through the silver age of Superman comic books for this year's MegaCon . I highlight some of the panels that caught my interest, and which ones I plan on attending, as well as some of the comic book professionals I look forward to meeting. For more information about this convention, click on the previous link. Next Episode (after my MegaCon coverage, of course): SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED JANUARY 1962: SUPERMAN 150 & ACTION...
Topics: Comic Books, Comic Book Podcast, Superman, Superman Fan Podcast, Superman Podcast, MegaCon, Silver...
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Nov 12, 2009
11/09
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Billy Hogan
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SUPERMAN: SECRET IDENTITY was published as a trade paperback on November 3, 2004. The four issue mini-series was originally released from January - April of that year. The collected edition should still be available. It was written by Kurt Busiek, drawn by Stuart Immonen and lettered by Todd Klein. NEXT WEEK: Episode #100, featuring ACTION COMICS #100 and SUPERMAN #100! SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of the League of Comic Book Podcasters at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league and the...
Topics: Comic Books, Superman, Comic Book Podcast, Superman Podcast, Superman: SEcret Identity
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Jan 10, 2016
01/16
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Billy Hogan
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We begin 2016 by looking back at the Superman titles I read during 2015: ACTION COMICS, SUPERMAN and SUPERMAN: LOIS AND CLARK. After summarizing the storylines in each title I review them and give my overall ratings for the year. Then I pick my favorite title of the year. To finish the episode I highlight what is coming up on the podcast, including a few changes I'll be making to future episodes. The first silver age Superman titles to be reviewed in 2016 will be: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS...
Topics: Comic Books, Comic Book Podcast, Superman, Superman Podcast, Superman Fan Podcast, Silver Age...
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Jan 1, 2015
01/15
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Billy Hogan
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With the end of the year, it's time once again to take a break from the silver age adventures of Superman for the annual year in review episode of current Superman comic books. In this episode I review the issues 27 - 36 of the Superman titles ACTION COMICS and SUPERMAN, (I have not yet received issue 37 of either title yet from DCBS .), and ACTION COMICS ANNUAL 3. I also review issues 5 - 8 of SUPERMAN UNCHAINED (not having received the series' final issue 9 from my comic book service). The...
Topics: Comic Books, Comic Book Podcast, Superman, Superman Podcast, Superman Fan Podcast, Silver Age...
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Mar 18, 2010
03/10
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Billy Hogan
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Download Episode 117! As we Commemorate DC Comics' 75th Anniversary, this episode we look at Superman as he was the week of March 14th, 1988, when Superman graced the cover of TIME Magazine. The article was written by Otto Friedrich, Beth Austin and Janice C. Simpson. The cover can be seen at http://www.time.com/time/covers/0,16641,19880314,00.html, and the article can be read at http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,966978,00.html. Next week: MEGACON 2010! Join the SUPERMAN FAN...
Topics: Comic Books, Superman, Comic Book Podcast, Superman Podcast
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May 25, 2016
05/16
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Billy Hogan
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MegaCon 2016 will occur Thursday, May 26 - Sunday, May 29, 2016 art the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. This will be the ninth year I attend the Con and the seventh in a row. For more information go to MegaCon's website . In this episode I briefly share my history with the convention, then some Con tips for anyone who hasn't attended a comic book convention before.The episode wraps up with a look at the highlights of the panel schedule of this four day event. Next Episode...
Topics: Comic Books, Comic Book Podcast, Superman, Superman Podcast, Superman Fan Podcast, Silver Age...
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Feb 10, 2019
02/19
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This is a slightly edited version of the previous teaser promo to make it a little more streamlined. If you are a podcast creator, feel free to download this promo to use with your podcast. If you do, send me am e-mail at supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com and I will be happy to use your teaser about your podcast in a future episode. And don't forget to take care of each other out there!
Topics: Superman Fan Podcast, Promo
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Feb 3, 2017
02/17
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Billy Hogan
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NOTE: For the next two months, the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST will be on a bi-weekly schedule. It's a brand new year, which means it's time for our annual YEAR IN REVIEW episode for the SUPERMAN titles I read in 2016. This is not a review of the entire line of SUPERMAN titles published by DC Comics last year, only the ones I followed. The issues covered in this episode were all published during the calendar year of 2016, carrying the cover dates of March 2016 through February 2017. I did not go by...
Topics: Comic Book Podcast, Comic Books, Silver Age Superman, Superman, Superman Fan Podcast, Superman...
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May 3, 2013
05/13
by
Billy Hogan
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GIANT SUPERMAN ANNUAL 4, 1962, was published on November 9, 1961, during the same month as SUPERMAN 150 & ACTION COMICS 284, which were covered on Episode 264, during the week of April 3, 2013. This annual contained 80 pages for the cover price of a quarter. The editor was Mort Weisinger and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. - A DOGHOUSE FOR SUPERMAN (10 pgs.), originally published in SUPERMAN 84, September/October 1953, released around July 3, 1953, written by...
Topics: Comic Books, Comic Book Podcast, Superman, Silver Age Superman, Superman Podcast, Superman Fan...
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Apr 9, 2015
04/15
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Billy Hogan
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MegaCon 2015 will occur from Friday, April 10 - Sunday April 12, 2015 in halls A4 - B4 of the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. I have covered the convention for this podcast beginning in 2010 , and first attended MegaCon in 2005 & 2006 as a gift for my son, whose birthday was at the end of February, near the time the convention occurred those years. In this preview episode I share some general information about MegaCon as well as some helpful tips for anyone planning...
Topics: Comic Books, Comic Book Podcast, Superman, Superman Podcast, Superman Fan Podcast, MegaCon
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Nov 8, 2010
11/10
by
Billy Hogan
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For the third Halloween episode of the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST, the featured story is the Elseworlds story, SUPERMAN, WAR OF THE WORLDS. It was published on October 14, 1998. It was written by Roy Thomas, drawn by Michael Lark, lettered by Willie Schubert and colored by Noelle Giddings. This episode takes a brief look at the original WAR OF THE WORLDS story and highlights some of the major radio and movie adaptions. Also featured are some of the comic book "Easter eggs" in the Elseworlds...
Topics: Comic Books, Superman, Comic Book Podcast, Superman Podcast, War Of The Worlds
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May 30, 2013
05/13
by
Billy Hogan
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The 35th Annual Superman Celebration will occur Thursday, June - Sunday, June 9, 2013. This episode previews the schedule for the four day event. Also available in .pdf format is the Superman Celebration Program Book. While I don't mention every event for the Celebration, I do highlight the ones which catch my interest. Previously, I covered Metropolis, Illinois way back in Episode 26, for the week of July 2, 2008. I covered both the history of the Superman Celebration and of the town itself....
Topics: Comic Books, Comic Book Podcast, Superman, Superman Podcast, Superman Fan Podcast, Silver Age...
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Mar 28, 2014
03/14
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Billy Hogan
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This was the final panel I attended Sunday, and my final panel for MegaCon 2014. It started around 1:45 p.m., at the same time the AGES OF HEROES ERAS OF MEN panel was ending, so I joined the Kickstarter panel already in progress. The panelists were Jimmy Palmiotti, Frank Tieri and Nelson DeCastro. They answered questions from the audience and shared their experiences with Kickstarter projects to give advice on the do's and don'ts of doing a Kickstarter project. Next Episode: MEGACON 2014...
Topics: Comic Books, Comic Book Podcast, Superman, Superman Podcast, Superman Fan Podcast, Silver Age...
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Jun 16, 2013
06/13
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Billy Hogan
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It's only fitting that the 300th individual episode of the podcast cover the opening ceremonies for the 35th Anniversary 2013 Superman Celebration, which began at 5:00 p. m. on Thursday, June 6, 2013. After recognizing some recently departed participants of past Celebrations, as well as some volunteers for the current Superman Celebration, the opening ceremonies concluded with a skit starring Lois Lane and Superman. They were joined by Green Lantern (Hal Jordan), Wonder Woman, Batman, Black...
Topics: Comic Books, Comic Book Podcast, Superman, Superman Podcast, Superman Fan Podcast, Metropolis...
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Dec 30, 2012
12/12
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Billy Hogan
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This is the 5th Year In Review episode for this podcast! Time flies when you're having fun. 2012 was the first full year of the New 52 DC Universe. This episode will highlight the story lines of first ACTION COMICS then SUPERMAN, beginning with issues 5 through 15 for ACTION, and issue 14 for SUPERMAN, including the 0 issue and both Annuals. (SUPERBOY and SUPERGIRL will not be covered, since I did not subscribe to either title only because of budgetary reasons.) Then I will give my review of...
Topics: Comic Books, Comic Book Podcast, Superman, Superman Podcast, Superman Fan Podcast, Silver Age...
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Sep 9, 2009
09/09
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Billy Hogan
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The issues covered in this episode are the Superman titles cover dated April and May 1989. Cover dated April 1989: - SUPERMAN #30, published on February 21, 1989. - THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #453, February 28, 1989. Cover dated May 1989: - SUPERMAN #31, March 21, 1989. - THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #454, March 28, 1989. ACTION COMICS was published weekly at this time and had returned to an anthology title. The Superman story inside was not related to the SUPERMAN IN EXILE story. For a complete...
Topics: Comic Books, Superman, Comic Book Podcast, Superman Podcast
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Jun 27, 2013
06/13
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Billy Hogan
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In this episode I review the movie MAN OF STEEL, which, at the time of this recording, I've only seen once. My wife and I attended the 10:45 a. m. showing of the film at the AMC 12 Theater complex at the Lake Square Mall in Leesburg, Florida, on Saturday, June 15, 2013 during the film's opening weekend. While I don't get into a detailed discussion of the plot, I do talk about specific plot points and character developments, so this episode comes with a SPOILER ALERT. If you haven't seen MAN OF...
Topics: Comic Books, Comic Book Podcast, Superman, Superman Podcast, Superman Fan Podcast, Silver Age...
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Nov 19, 2009
11/09
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Billy Hogan
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SUPERMAN issue #75, the January 1993 issue, was published on November 17, 1992. Over 3 million copies would eventually be sold. Some comic book stores sold 10,000 copies that day, with customers lined up around the block. This episode doesn't explore the story or plot itself, but its creation and the publicity frenzy in its aftermath. To listen to past episodes about the DEATH OF SUPERMAN stories, go to episdoes #86 and 89. For more information about the DEATH OF SUPERMAN story: On DVD: THE...
Topics: Comic Books, Superman, Comic Book Podcast, Superman Podcast, Superman #75, The Death Of Superman
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Jun 19, 2013
06/13
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Billy Hogan
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The 75 YEARS OF SUPERMAN PANEL took place at 3:00 p. m. on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Panel host Brian Morris presented the evolution of Superman's uniform from its original form in ACTION COMICS 1 through today's modern costume, in both comic books and other media. His presentation included enlarged scans of comic book artwork, as well as some variations modeled by cosplayers. Next Episode: 2013 SUPERMAN CELEBRATION INTERVIEWS! The new home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is...
Topics: Comic Books, Comic Book Podcast, Superman, Superman Podcast, Superman Fan Podcast, Silver Age...
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Sep 23, 2009
09/09
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Billy Hogan
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With the release of the 12th and final weekly issue of WEDNESDAY COMICS, this is the perfect week for DC's first weekly comic book, ACTION COMICS WEEKLY. It ran from issue #601 - 642, from April 1988 - January 1989. Each issue was about 48 pages and contained 7 - 8 page stories of a variety of characters. Each story would run for about six or seven issues, and the cast of main characters featured would rotate. Superman was about the only character that appeared in each issue, in a two page...
Topics: Comic Books, Superman, Comic Book Podcast, Superman Podcast
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Jan 5, 2014
01/14
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Billy Hogan
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Because of holiday family celebrations and work schedules, there was little time to prepare of post the final two scheduled episodes of 2013. So I decided to do this episode, scheduled to be the final one of 2013, to begin 2014, followed by the next regularly scheduled silver age Superman story episode. To review the Man of Steel in comic books, I cover: - SUPERMAN 15 - 25 and SUPERMAN ANNUAL 2. (SUPERMAN 26 was released on Tuesday, December 31, 2013, but I was not able to go to my local comic...
Topics: Comic Books, Comic Book Podcast, Superman, Superman Podcast, Superman Fan Podcast, Action Comics,...
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Jul 8, 2010
07/10
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Billy Hogan
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With the publication of SUPERMAN: WAR OF THE SUPERMEN issue 4 (of 4), the NEW KRYPTON story comes to an end after covering two years. In this episode I discuss part of this final issue, and some of the consequences that have come out of the story. Also reviewed in this episode are some of the upcoming story lines that are listed at DC Comics' website http://dccomics.com. Next Episode: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAN JURGENS! Join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and MY PULL LIST groups on facebook, and follow the...
Topics: Comic Books, Superman, Comic Book Podcast, Superman Podcast, new Krypton
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Apr 25, 2015
04/15
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Billy Hogan
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(L to R:) MY LITTLE PONY artist Andy Price and writer Katie Cook! The fourth and final panel I attended at MegaCon 2015 on Saturday, April 11, 2015 was the ATTENTION BRONIES PANEL. It occurred in room 206A from 4:10 - 5:00 pm. Writer Katie Cook and artist Andy Price discussed with the audience how they came to work on the MY LITTLE PONY title two years ago and hinted at what to expect in future issues of the very popular title. I first met artist Andy Price at MegaCon 2013 during the WORKING ON...
Topics: Comic Books, Comic Book Podcast, Superman, Superman Podcast, Superman Fan Podcast, MegaCon, Andy...
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Apr 17, 2010
04/10
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Billy Hogan
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MegaCon 2010 took place from Friday, March 12 - Sunday, March 14, 2010 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. I attended the convention with Jeffrey Taylor, contributing writer for the Superman Homepage website at: http://supermanhomepage.com. Jeffrey accepted the award for the favorite comic book fan website from Project Fanboy at their Sunday panel. Jeffrey and I discuss our experiences at MegaCon. We weren't able to touch everything that occurred, so go to the following...
Topics: Comic Books, Superman, Comic Book Podcast, Superman Podcast, MegaCon
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Jun 24, 2016
06/16
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Billy Hogan
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Good Bye, MegaCon 2016! This is the 450th individual episode of the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST! It concludes my coverage of MEGACON 2016. I cover the highlights of the weekend of Thursday, May 26 - Sunday, May 29, 2016, including reviews of some comic books I bought: - (9:29) ANGEL FALLING, written by Jeffrey Kaufman, pencilled by Kevin West, inked by Mark McKenna, Bob Wiacek, Jack Purcell and Kevin Yates, colored by Tom Chu and Pete Pantazis and lettered by John Hunt, produced by Big City Comics ....
Topics: Comic Books, Comic Book Podcast, Superman, Superman Podcast, Superman Fan Podcast, Silver Age...
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Jul 26, 2015
07/15
by
Billy Hogan
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Superman 167, February 1964! SUPERMAN 167, February 1964, was published on December 19, 1963. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. The editor was Mort Weisinger, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein, from a cover concept by future Superman writer Cary Bates. - THE LUTHOR - BRAINIAC TEAM (27 pages), was written by Edmond Hamilton. This story was reprinted in SUPERMAN 245, December 1971, SUPERMAN: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD vol. II & SUPERMAN...
Topics: Comic Books, Comic Book Podcast, Superman, Superman Podcast, Superman Fan Podcast, Silver Age...
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Feb 16, 2019
02/19
by
Billy Hogan
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In this episode I continue our annual tradition and review the Superman titles I read the previous year. - (5:36) SUPERMAN 36 -44 SUPERMAN 36: IMPERIOUS LEX Part IV of IV: LIBERATION, SUPERMAN 37: SUPER SONS OF TOMORROW Part I: DARK OF THE SUN (NOTE: This storyline was a crossover with other titles which I did not read.) SUPERMAN 38: SUPER SONS OF TOMORROW Part IV: INTO THE LIGHT SUPERMAN 39: GOODNIGHT MOON ...
Topics: Action Comics, Man Of Steel, Silver Age Superman, Superman, Superman Fan Podcast, Superman Podcast,...
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Feb 18, 2010
02/10
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Billy Hogan
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The featured Superman story for this belated Valentine's Day episode is THE SWEETHEART SUPERMAN FORGOT, the second story of SUPERMAN #165, November 1963, published around September 19, 1963. It was written by Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel and drawn by Al Plastino. It was reprinted in the trade paperbacks SUPERMAN IN THE SIXTIES and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. IV. Also featured is the cover story for the issue, BEAUTY AND THE SUPER BEAST, written by Robert Bernstein, pencilled by Curt...
Topics: Comic Books, Superman, Comic Book Podcast, Superman Podcast
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Jan 2, 2010
01/10
by
Billy Hogan
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Once again, at the end of the old year and the beginning of the new, I share what I liked about Superman and what I didn't, in both comics and other media. NEXT WEEK: On the first full week of the new year, and to begin celebrating DC Comic's 75th anniversary, the subject of the episode will be the founder of what would become DC, Major Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson. SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is at http://supermanfanpodcast.mypodcast.com/ . Send e-mail about this podcast to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com...
Topics: Comic Books, Superman, Comic Book Podcast, Superman Podcast, Superman 2009 Year In Review
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Dec 31, 2009
12/09
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Billy Hogan
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On December 14, 1972, DC published SHAZAM 1, February 1973, their first comic book featuring the old Fawcett Comics character Captain Marvel. While Superman and Captain Marvel never fought in a cross-over story, their two publishers did battle each other in court. Superman and Captain Marvel first met in a comic book story titled SUPERDUPERMAN! in MAD #4, April/May 1953. To read this story online go to: http://kitscomics.com/captain/34.htm . DC, which now owns MAD MAGAZINE, has reprinted the...
Topics: Comic Books, Superman, Comic Book Podcast, Superman Podcast, Captain Marvel, Superman vs. Captain...
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May 2, 2015
05/15
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Billy Hogan
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(L to R:) Katie Cook, Thom Zahler, Christian Slade and Derrick Fish! In this final episode on MegaCon 2015 I review my weekend at the Orange County Convention Center from April 10 - 12, 2015. At the end of the episode are four brief interviews I did at MegaCon, with a time stamp where each interview begins, and links to these creators' websites: Katie Cook (37:23) gronkcomic.com Thom Zahler (42:31) Love And Capes Christian Slade (47:04) Korgi at Top Shelf Comics Derrick Fish...
Topics: Comic Books, Comic Book Podcast, Superman, Superman Podcast, Superman Fan Podcast, MegaCon, Katie...
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Feb 21, 2021
02/21
by
Billy Hogan
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NOTE: This episode is the 600th individual episode of the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST. In the introduction I explain how this is the 600th episode when the episode number for this episode is different. ALSO: TwoMorrows Publishing is still conducting their CLEARANCE SALE of back issues, with discounts up to 80% off at TwoMorrows.com . It's time for our annual review of the current Superman titles I read that were published during 2020. - (9:05) After a comment from Halk-Kar about last episode,...
Topics: Comic Book Podcast, Comic Books, Action Comics, Superman, Silver Age Superman, Superman Podcast,...
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Sep 27, 2013
09/13
by
Billy Hogan
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SUPERMAN ANNUAL 5, Summer 1962, was published on June 14, 1962. it contained 80 pages for the cover price of 25¢. This issue was released the same month as the DC Comics titles which carried the July 1962 cover date, covered in Episode 280. The editor was Mort Weisinger, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. - SUPERMAN'S OTHER LIFE (25 pgs.), written by Otto Binder, pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye. This story was originally published in SUPERMAN...
Topics: Comic Books, Comic Book Podcast, Superman, Superman Podcast, Superman Fan Podcast, Silver Age...
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Dec 30, 2010
12/10
by
Billy Hogan
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This is the third year in review episode. I discuss the NEW KRYPTON storyline that wrapped up, and the GROUNDED plot that began this year. Also highlighted were the mini-series SUPERMAN: SECRET ORIGIN and SUPERMAN: LAST FAMILY OF KRYPTON. Then I share what's in the plans for the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST for 2011. And I give my vote for the best Superman story of the year. Next episode: THE SEARCH FOR THE SILVER AGE SUPERMAN! You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and MY PULL LIST groups on facebook,...
Topics: Comic Books, Superman, Comic Book Podcast, Superman Podcast, Superman Year In Review
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Jun 13, 2016
06/16
by
Billy Hogan
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eye 292
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(L to R:) Replica B-9 Robot from the LOST IN SPACE TV series, Adam Hughes, David Lynch! This MegaCon episode summarizes the final day of the convention, Sunday, May 29, 2016. I attended the Adam West and Burt Ward panel, and creator spotlights on comic book artists Adam Hughes and David Finch. Next Episodes: MEGACON 2016 PART VII: SUNDAY RECAP! - MEGACON 2016 PART VIII: WRAP-UP EPISODE! Then we will return to our regularly scheduled trip to the Silver Age with: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER...
Topics: Comic Books, Comic Book Podcast, Superman, Superman Podcast, Superman Fan Podcast, Silver Age...
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Jun 20, 2013
06/13
by
Billy Hogan
audio
eye 278
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This episode is comprised of the interviews I conducted at the 2013 Superman Celebration between Friday, June 7 - Sunday June 9, 2013. The time stamp for the beginning of each interview is in parentheses. - Jim Hambrick (5:37) is the owner of the Superman Museum and store and the Americana Hollywood Museum. - Bruce Scivally (15:45) is the author of BILLION DOLLAR BATMAN and SUPERMAN ON FILM, TELEVISION, RADIO & BROADWAY. - Brett Breeding (24:16) Superman inker during the 1990's. - Ron Frenz...
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Dec 8, 2014
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Superman 163! SUPERMAN 163, August 1963, was published on June 20, 1963. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein, the art team for the first story in this issue. It featured the issue's first of two stories. Both stories have been reprinted in SHOWCASE N: SUPERMAN vol. IV. - WONDER-MAN, THE NEW HERO OF METROPOLIS (12 pgs.), was written by Edmond Hamilton. - THE GOOFY SUPERMAN (13 pgs.),...
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Apr 16, 2015
04/15
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Terry Cronin of 3 Boys Productions! The 3 BOYS PRODUCTIONS PANEL was the second one I attended at MegaCon on Friday, April 10, 2015. Terry Cronin shared how the company got started, as well as the various multimedia projects 3 Boys Productions is involved in. For more information about them go to 3boysproductions.com . Next Episode: MEGACON 2015 PART IV: FUTURE BEAR'S MISSION BOOK PANEL! The Superman Fan Podcast is now available on Stitcher , for your smart phone, tablet or computer. The...
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Nov 8, 2010
11/10
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This episode features Superboy's earliest comic book appearances: NEW FUN COMICS 101 (Jan./Feb. 1945) - 107 (Jan./Feb. 1946) and ADVENTURE COMICS 103, April 1946. Also featured is the first issue of SUPERBOY, March/April 1949, published on January 8, 1949. The first Superboy story can be read online at http://superman.nu/tales3/birthOfSuperboy/?page=1. The earliest Superboy stories have been reprinted in ADVENTURES OF SUPERBOY, published on August 17, 2010. It contains the Superboy stories...
Topics: Comic Books, Superman, Comic Book Podcast, Superman Podcast, Superboy, New Fun Comics, Adventure...
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Jul 8, 2010
07/10
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Dan Jurgens was born on June 27, 1959 in Minnesota, where he still lives. He is most famous for his work on the Superman titles, espcially THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN storyline, and for creating the superhero Booster Gold. This episode takes a look at his career, and highlights one of his stories, the three issue mini-series SUPERMAN/DOOMSDAY: HUNTER/PREY, cover dated April through June 1994. the story was collected in paperback in 1995. It was also part of the trade paperback SUPERMAN/DOOMSDAY...
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Mar 8, 2018
03/18
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In the latest installment of our annual Year In Review episode we look at the Superman stories, published during the year 2017, that I read last year. I did not read every title in the Superman family of comic books, so this episode will not be an overview of all of them. = (5:43) ACTION COMICS - 971 & 972 MEN OF STEEL Parts 5 & 6 - 972 & 973 MILD MANNERED - SUPERMAN REBORN: part 1: SUPERMAN 18, part 2: ACTION COMICS 975, part 3: SUPERMAN 19, part 4: ACTION COMICS 976 - 977 &...
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Mar 27, 2014
03/14
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(L to R) Russell Lissau, Frank Tieri, Mike Miller, Steve Horton and panel moderator Roland Mann. This was the third and final panel I attended at MegaCon on Saturday, March 22, 2014. It was not a how-to on breaking in to comic book stores or comic book publisher offices, but rather an informative panel of five comic book professionals sharing their stories on how they broke in to the industry and began their careers. During the discussion, they shared tips on how to's and not do's for others to...
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